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Monday, September 28, 2020
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
SPOTLIGHT: SHAQO
As a young teenager, California native, ShaqO found a passion in music which eventually led him to playing the clarinet in his school band. All the while, unfortunately the perspective of playing in a band wasn't necessarily the most 'popular' thing to do in high school, it later led him into freestyling. After taking that approach more seriously, he then soon after released his first tape senior year.
Today, ShaqO is known to many as “the people’s handicap”. He's an independent artist from the Inland Empire determined for greatness and he's not allowing any obstacles to get in his way. Recently he dropped his latest project “In A Real Way”, and if confidence was the word of the day, he was the face of it. ShaqO brings a raw and bold deliverance with his slick talking lyrics, referencing the ladies, with a player's vibe all the while embracing his disability.
Inspired by west coast artists, one can see the many similarities in cadence and swag that stand in comparison to the California pioneers of our past into today's era. Press play and enjoy a surreal performance from one of his latest official singles, "Set It off" recently released via Youtube.
SPOTLIGHT: Lil' Sicc featuring Justice Damien
Texas native Lil Sicc is back with another classic for the West. Lil Sicc buzz is unstoppable as he presents his new single “Tex2Cali”. featuring Texas upcoming talent Justice Damien. This duo met in 2018 at the RiffRaff's Summer Tour through Sicc's OG talent 2Stoned and hit it off as they all repping Tex-2-Cali movements. The duo delivers upbeat vibes and some pound for pound bars that shows Lil Sicc and Justice Damien are here to stay.
Justin Damien a prodigy of Club Sicc's, from San Antonio Texas is leaving a mark across the West Coast Alongside the "Texas Boy's" of Club Sicc's. With a Boss Mentor's work ethic such as Lil Sicc the Whole team is warming up, so get ready for back to back mad heat! The vibe from this new release screams “Y’all thought I was finished”. Tex2Cali is a forsure personal playlist placement in our books.
Follow: @lilsicc @justicedamien_ Click to listen to Tex2Cali
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Saturday, August 22, 2020
SPOTLIGHT: Jasmine Ortiz
Multi-genre singer Jasmine Ortiz working with industry’s hottest producers!
Producer, songwriter, musician, and singer- Jasmine Ortiz has been passionate about music since she could walk up to a piano and play it – at around age three.
At 20, she is currently devoted to expanding her sound in ways never heard before, and is self-producing and writing much of her upcoming project.
She is also working with producers like TrackDilla, CesarDaEmperor, BugzRonin, and JBTV who are responsible for many of Tyga, Post Malone, Lil Uzi and YBN Crew’s hits.
With influences ranging from Nirvana to Lady Gaga to Amine, Jasmine never wants to feel limited to the boundaries of genre, and frequently utilizes her professional training in classical and jazz throughout her urban pop projects.
She is currently a third year student that the University of Miami, Frost School of Music, majoring in Musicianship, Artistry Development and Entrepreneurship. What drew her to Miami was it’s vast cultural diversity, allowing her to connect with her Latin roots and expand her musical endeavors. With minors in political science, songwriting and music business- she always has her work cut out for her; making new music, developing new policy ideas for various social issues, and taking in the art & culture of Miami.
Follow her movement and don’t miss a beat-
@iamjasmineortiz including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok, and Youtube.
https://linkkle.com/iamjasmineortiz
Producer, songwriter, musician, and singer- Jasmine Ortiz has been passionate about music since she could walk up to a piano and play it – at around age three.
At 20, she is currently devoted to expanding her sound in ways never heard before, and is self-producing and writing much of her upcoming project.
She is also working with producers like TrackDilla, CesarDaEmperor, BugzRonin, and JBTV who are responsible for many of Tyga, Post Malone, Lil Uzi and YBN Crew’s hits.
With influences ranging from Nirvana to Lady Gaga to Amine, Jasmine never wants to feel limited to the boundaries of genre, and frequently utilizes her professional training in classical and jazz throughout her urban pop projects.
She is currently a third year student that the University of Miami, Frost School of Music, majoring in Musicianship, Artistry Development and Entrepreneurship. What drew her to Miami was it’s vast cultural diversity, allowing her to connect with her Latin roots and expand her musical endeavors. With minors in political science, songwriting and music business- she always has her work cut out for her; making new music, developing new policy ideas for various social issues, and taking in the art & culture of Miami.
Follow her movement and don’t miss a beat-
@iamjasmineortiz including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok, and Youtube.
https://linkkle.com/iamjasmineortiz
Thursday, August 6, 2020
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Lil Sleezy
Lil Sleezy has truly embraced the essence of Hip Hop. He's on the way to mastering his craft. His systematic flow is rapid-fire, rhythmic and charismatic with countless pitch shifts and ad-libs. He reps Worcester, Massachusetts and his signature style has become synonymous with a diverse collection of melodies and compositions in the area garnering him a growing fan-base. He was introduced to his musical influence's at a young age by his mother. Some of his influences include 2Pac, Dr. Dre and Snoop to name a few. Facing many roadblocks as many young men do, Lil Sleezy turned to music as a coping mechanism while discovering his true passion. Check out his music and follow his movement-
signed to record label: Trails & Tribulations Entertainment (T-and-T)
website: YoungSleezy.com
email: SleezyBaby380@YougSleezy
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
SPOTLIGHT: Foreign Skrilla "PLAY AROUND"
Foreign Skrilla a Belizean / American rapper from Los Angeles, with a unique and melodious sound. She started her music career in 2013 and began producing hits not far after that. In 2017, she released her first mixtape titled, “The Wake Up Call” with Glasses Malone. With the abundance of female rappers in the Hip-Hop industry, Foreign Skrilla’s passion and love for music puts her above her competition. Foreign Skrilla has a handful of upcoming projects and is dropping heat all Summer. “Play Around" her most recent music video is capturing her fans attention along with her recently dropped single: "Die Like That” features major artists, Xian Bell and Siya. Be on the lookout for Foreign Skrilla and expect to see her name in mainstream media!
Follow Foreign Skrilla on all of her social media platforms to be updated on her new releases.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Interview with GeniusTee
Where are you from?
My name is GeniusTee, I am from Louisville Kentucky
How long have you been doing what you’re doing and how did you get started in the first place?
At the age of 4 I got a lot of exposure to music around my older siblings and my father. They all influenced music from the concepts of Tu Pac and alternative rap. I got started at 5 when I recorded a song about things I liked. I rapped about Sonic the Hedgehog and that’s when my family said I may have potential. I am self-taught so I don’t like to hype myself. I decided I wanted to tell people that I know what losing a friend and breaking your favorite toy was like, or how fun it is to skateboard on hills.
Who were the first influences on your music and style?
My biggest influences in my childhood were Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Lil John, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, Avril Lavigne, Owl City and Taylor Swift. Other influences include Ice Cube and Mc Eiht. However, the ones who helped me figure out what I was going for were The Weekend, Post Malone, Lil Peep, and Juice Wrld and Baby Metal.
In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?
Most successful and influential to my genre of music has to be between Juice Wrld Peep and Pouya. Although in success to making it reality it all goes to Juice Wrld, the influence is all crashed to Peep as he lived the stereotype that I avoided being as a kid. I could say as a kid of my background and life, I have some scary similarities to Peep that I didn’t truly realize until someone told me to listen to him before he died. I ignored him and eventually caught on to them. I never knew Peep as a man so I will just pick up what I thought he dropped and carry it on. But this time it's my message. I guess Im the next Avatar.
What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?
The aspect that encourages me the most is that I have the ability to win and fail. Ill be satisfied with the idea of challenge while producing something unique and different. I know that learning life through production may have some questions I needed answers to 15 years ago. I love the idea of creating and explaining something that makes someone dance. But sometimes failing to learn could channel negative energy and cause me to be discouraged, like more questions I have to ask. It could be my voice can be damaged, I could forget how to rap. I lose my thoughts when I don’t see progression.
Which ingredient do you think is most essential in making your sound and style the way it is?
The word ingredient is really hard to swallow because I change my music style to be similar to sounds, I’m hearing while I maintain my emotion toward the track of music. I have slow songs and fast ones. Trap beats and Guitars can define my ingredients as they define me. Trap beats usually associate with EDM, Hip Hop, and everything else surrounding AA culture. I can relate because I heard hip hop everywhere that I stayed as a little kid. It became a norm and defined our taste at home. Guitars are the biggest side of me, I loved listening to hard rock on the radio as a child and when I was about 7 I started my love for metal. I played guitar hero constantly as a kid and stayed updated to every new band up until I was 15. I always wanted to keep mixing hip hop and rock together and then specialize them with emotion.
What single are you currently pushing and what will you be dropping next?
I am currently pushing My entire soul into pieces of music that reflect my moods, and reality. I am dropping my next new song called “High and Dyin” It’s a song about a part of myself that I thought would never make. The purpose of the song is to let people know, Yeah everyone knows someone on drugs but do you know how they feel? Im hoping that people who don’t talk about their feelings listen to this and realize that its real and you’re not alone, you can hear the damage in the air. I was only 14.
What can fans expect from you in the future and where can they stay up to date on your movement?
I want fans who listen to all the cool alternative artists to expect me to push both emotional content and rap rock content. I want my fans to know I came from house jumping to, garbage can life, to being a walking jukebox. I love music and I want to make many different song types to share my experiences with everybody. Follow my Personal IG page, and Spam Collection Page
@offiicial.Genius_tee and @Tokage_tee
Thursday, June 11, 2020
DonDiva AlleySwag presents IN DA ZONE
The latest release from DonDiva Alleyswag titled In Da Zone is diversity personified. Her lyrics express the importance of unifying and not being a puppet to society. This track embraces the definition of Hip-Hop!
Holding her own in the male dominated world of rap music, DonDiva Alleyswag of City Boy Music Group spends time perfecting her craft creating music and redefining the rap game.
Hailing from Boston, Ma. she has stayed true to her roots writing about life experiences and everyday struggles which has gained her street credibility with other artists and fans.
Her style constantly changes and versatility is one of her strong points. Her flow is rapid-fire, rhythmic and charismatic with countless pitch shifts and ad-libs. Using her music as a diary gives her the ability to connect with fans who have experienced similar situations in their life. DonDiva Alleyswag raps with the kind of confidence that a self-made talent is forced to cultivate.
Check out her latest single and follow her movement on social media:
Management:815-670-9941
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
3Dee is giving away a IPhone 11, $1000 in cash or a chance to be in The winning song video!
Southernbred
Ent evolved in Jacksonville, FL through a collaborative decision among 3
friends Tabbo Gandy, Emari Wilcher and Damien Hadley that were fed up
with greedy record labels to create an organization that encourages
creativity, community, and an environment where artists can work on
their music freely without distraction or concern. They focus on what is
important, investing in the music and the talented artists that create
it while maintaining their street credibility.
Southernbred
Ent embraces the art and values of hip hop, unlike most of the cookie
cutter rappers and labels of today. In a lane of their own the label's
first and foremost priority is an initiative of good-will. They are
focused and determined on maintaining their uncompromising
core values of providing the resources and services needed so their artists can focus on their music.
These
guys have truly built a movement where great music, great minds, and
great energy meet. Their first artist 3Dee is excited to drop his first
single "Heart Broken" to anxious listeners. Be sure and follow their
movement as you can expect big things for years to come from this camp.
Southernbred Entertainment
IG: @3Dee_Music
Label Website: www.southernbredent.
Artist Website: www.iam3dee.com
(Southernbred Entertainment)